“You okay?” the tech asked as he leaned into the tank, checking the IV. I nodded, too nervous to speak. “Okay, then,” he said, closing the door on the isolation tank. I heard the latch snick closed, followed by a slight click as the intercom came on. “Can you hear me?” “Loud and clear”, I …
Month: March 2024
Link to previous chapters As the 280 skimmed over the carnage of the day’s fighting, I began to feel what the survivors of the 7th Cavalry must have as they made their way out to Custer Hill all those years ago. A ball of dread had formed in my stomach and grew as each klick …
Link to previous chapters It had been a couple of days since I’d seen the LT. I knew some shit was going on because she was spending a lot of time with Powell and that intel guy, Burchmann. Then, without any warning, she popped up during PT, joining in with the platoon. Afterward, she pulled …
Link to previous chapters “We’re going to what?” I said, looking at Powell as if he had a giant horn growing out of his head. “We’re going to steal one of their ships.” He said it like he was suggesting we all get lunch. Like it was just a normal, everyday thing and not some …
Link to previous chapters The next morning, I eased out of the tent after what might have been the most amazing night of my life. My mind was reeling and I needed some alone time to process everything. I hoped to make it back to my tent without seeing anyone. Maybe it was stupid, but …